Linux friendly computer retailers in Toronto

[Paul DiRezze]

Thanks for the reply.

I've been trying to install Fedora, Mandrake and Gentoo linux on two machines:
An old Dell Inspiron 3500 notebook
A clone I inherited from an old business

I've got fedora installed on the notebook but I'm finding that the system 
is just too slow and I'm losing patience with using it (PII 266 mHz, 128 MB 
RAM)

I think the clone's motherboard is screwed because I can't get the 
integrated networking or video work with any of the distributions I have.

Thus I threw my hands up in frustration and begged the list for help.

Thanks again for the input.

paul


At 09:59 AM 10/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>I am not sure about the experience of others, but I think that it is
>useful to install Linux yourself. By installing the OS you will become
>more acquainted with how things work and thus will be better prepared to
>address any problems that come up. Since you are new to Linux you might
>consider asking a knowledgeable friend to do the install with you if you
>are unsure about doing it alone.
>
>Unless you have a friend who will act as a de facto Linux tech support
>for your Linux questions, it will probably be useful to get a better
>idea about how the systems goes together even in at general sense.
>
>Finally, you might consider other distributions as well. I am given to
>understand that both SUSE and Mandrake are fairly "user friendly"
>
>If you want Linux installed you might consider looking at the Dell
>400SC. It is a server but can be used as a desktop and has an 8x AGP
>slot. You can order it with a Redhat option. I don't know about the
>prices in Canada but it can regularly be had in the USA for USD 300 with
>a decent configuration and Redhat.
>
>On 09:22 Wed 10 Mar     , Paul DiRezze wrote:
> > I'm new to Linux and want to walk into a computer store, ask for a system
> > that is Fedora compatible and walk out with a working system (i.e., Fedora
> > installed) and no surprises.  Does such a store exist in the Toronto area?
> >
> > You can reply to me directly and I'll post a contact summary to the list.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > paul
> >
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